Tuesday, March 6, 2012

DC Internships - Application Deadline June 1, 2012 For Fall Semester

ATTENTION CCB STUDENTS - THIS IS NOT THE WASHINGTON CENTER PROGRAM.  FOR INFORMATION ON TWC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, CONTACT OUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER AND ASK FOR GAIL BERMAN-MARTIN.
 
CAPITAL SEMESTER FALL 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C.
EARLY DEADLINE: April 1, 2012
***SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING AVAILABLE****

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, Capital Semester combines substantive internships, 12 academic credits, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by policy experts. This fast-paced, fifteen-week residential program provides undergraduate students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

PRIORITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Students from NCHC honors programs will be given priority in scholarship awards from our general scholarship fund. Honors students should indicate on their application materials that they are a member of an honors program and list their honors activities on their resume.

PROGRAM ELEMENTS
  • InternshipsCompetitive placements with government agencies, congressional offices, public policy groups, international affairs organizations and nonprofit organizations
  • Classes – Full-time course load in political science and economics accredited by Ohio Northern University
  • Housing – Roommate matching and furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
  • Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and economics experts
  • Exclusive BriefingsAt the World Bank, State Department, Pentagon and Federal Reserve
  • Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
  • Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
  • ScholarshipsGenerous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need

Internship placements are available in the following subject areas:

  • Politics, Public Policy and International Affairs
  • Journalism, Communications and Public Relations
  • Corporate Business and Government Affairs
  • Nonprofit Sector and Community Service

EARLY DEADLINE – 5% DISCOUNT
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of June 1, 2012. Students are encouraged to apply for the early deadline of April 1, 2012 to receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance as well as priority internship placements. Detailed information on the program may be found at www.DCinternships.org/CS.

For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCinternships.org/CS or contact Lily Harrison, Capital Semester Director, at lharrison@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.